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Located on the Oregon coast just north of Manzanita, Neahkahnie Mountain is a breathtakingly beautiful peak that overlooks miles and miles of coastal scenery. A lovely three-mile hike will lead you to the summit of this incredible headland, where you’ll be stunned by one of the most magnificent coastal overlooks in the state. flickr/ Thomas Shahan Beginning at the South Neahkahnie Mountain Trailhead, you’ll wind your way through grassy meadows, a forest, and vibrant wildflowers before reaching the exposed mountaintop....

The area in and around the Sutro Baths ruins has a fascinating history, and it’s one of the greatest spots to explore in San Francisco. Once a spectacular, world-class pool facility, the Sutro Baths went up in flames in 1966 and has since been abandoned. When visiting, be sure to head to the cliffside cave, which peeks out onto the Pacific Ocean. Unlit and often shrouded in mist, this cave will certainly give you a surreal experience, especially when you feel and hear the rumbling of the nearby waves....

As the days slowly become longer, and summer starts to settle in, it’s time to start thinking about ways to enjoy Oklahoma’s natural beauty. One of the best ways to bask in the great outdoors is by spending the weekend camping. Check out this pretty campground, located in a gorgeous setting. Lake Thunderbird State Park is located is located just outside Norman, but when you visit this 1,874-acre park, you’ll feel as though you’re far out in the wilderness....

It was October 30th, 1938 and 12 million Americans were tuned into an evening radio broadcast when a “live news update” alarmed them all. “Good Lord, they’re turning into flame!” – Orson Welles reported a Martian landing in Grover’s Mill (West Windsor Township), New Jersey. While it was merely a pre-Halloween prank, a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells’ novel, The War of the Worlds, many took the broadcast as fact....

If you love hanging out on the water, there’s no better place in all of Northern California than the largest reservoir in the whole state. Shasta Lake is the best destination in Northern California for boating and family fun in the sun. Whether you paddle around in a kayak, go tubing, or rent a houseboat, you will leave Shasta Lake feeling satisfied and relaxed. Shasta Lake is a 30,000-acre/12,140-hectare reservoir located right off - and under - Interstate-5....

North Dakota’s small towns tend to be misleading in terms of good eats. The highest rated restaurants in this state are usually in the big cities, but there are so many hidden gems hiding around in the tiniest of towns that could easily rival and even surpass them. The thing about these small town eateries is that they don’t really look like much from the outside, but they serve the most amazing food on the inside....

If there’s one thing that Idahoans know for a fact it’s that we live in an area graced with unrivaled beauty, mystery, and history. The Gem State is an ever-evolving frontier at its core; even today, new hot springs are being discovered, rugged trails being reclaimed by nature to be replaced with fresh ones forged by wildlife, and new curves worn into rocky shores by the coursing ebb and flow of our wild and scenic rivers....

While beaches may not be the first thing that pops into people’s heads when they think of Vermont, there are quite a few amazing places to take a swim, head out for a paddle or simply let your feet sink into the sand. In many towns and within many of the state parks, you’ll find great places to cool down on a hot summer day, but there is a secret beach in VT that you won’t want to miss....

In the far north, residents put up with the long, dark, cold winters for the excellent reward that is the endless sun. Summer days stretch on and on in all their glorious golden splendor. Long after night has fallen in most of the world, northern Alaskans and the rest of the people crazy enough to live above the Arctic Circle, can bask in the glow of the long hours of daylight, commonly referred to as the “midnight sun”....

Scattered around Alaska are some truly beautiful and one-of-a-kind-churches. From far out on the Aleutian Islands to up north, these stunning pieces of architecture, old or new, are worth exploring. Make sure you bring your camera to catch some candid shots of these spectacular churches! St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Bernt Rostad | Flickr Established in 1893 and located in Juneau, Alaska… this church is gorgeous! St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Jimmy Emerson, DVM | Flickr Constructed in 1905 in Nenana, Alaska, can you believe this church is still standing?...

Tennessee is mired in Civil War history, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park commemorates one of the most terrible losses of life in the war – the Battle of Chickamauga. Before we get a bunch of angry Georgians up in here? Chattanooga was the hub of the battle, which, quite obviously is in Tennessee – however. The battle and military parks are shared between states. The eerie thing about it?...

North Dakota isn’t well known for having vast mountain ranges or towering peaks by any means. For the most part, the state is covered in wide prairies. That’s not to say there aren’t any hills or mountains at all; in fact there are quite a few. This is one in North Dakota that not only looks pretty awesome, but also has some interesting history. The Killdeer Mountains are located near Killdeer, North Dakota...

I know I gush all the time about the Cowley Lake Waterfall near Dexter, but… have I also ever mentioned how the Deep Creek Waterfall at Pillsbury Crossing is one of the most beautiful, yet underrated places in all of Kansas? Located in Manhattan, the Deep Creek Waterfall is a 60-foot long, 5-foot tall waterfall featuring the clear and rushing waters of the Deep Creek. Flickr/Vincent Parsons The limestone slab that sits under the cascading river was once used by pioneers and was named for area settler Josiah Pillsbury....

Any excuse is a good excuse for a trip through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, but for most of us it’s a bit far to drive for dinner. However, hidden in Bartlett, in the heart of the White Mountains, there’s a restaurant in the middle of nowhere that is so worth the drive. It will only take a few bites to convince you. White Mountain Cider Company/facebook The White Mountain Cider Company in Bartlett is the perfect destination for dining, no matter what you’re looking for....

There’s no denying that most abandoned bridges have a somewhat eerie feeling about them. Maybe it’s because they’re in great despair. Or perhaps it’s because many of them are located in the middle of nowhere, without a single soul in sight. Whatever the reason, there are several abandoned bridges right here in Alabama that give off an eerie vibe—especially after the sun goes down. Let’s take a look at 10 of these abandoned bridges below....

New Orleans is having its 300th birthday soon. It’s no surprise that there are some really amazing facts about the city. Who knew this stuff? Try to find out how many fun facts about New Orleans you already knew, and which ones were new to you! The term “Dixieland” was developed from the name of the currency, the “dix," that was Louisiana’s currency when states printed their own. abbevilleinstitute.org New Orleans City Park is the largest municipal park in the United States....

Luckily for us, part of North Dakota’s history has been documented by photographs that give us a chance to take a glimpse into the past. We’ve spent some time searching for and compiling some of the oldest photos taken in the Peace Garden State. A handful of them came before it was even a state at all! These rare photos are mesmerizing to see, check them out: A general store in Grand Forks, ND, taken in 1880....

Well, first off – why in the world would you ever want to leave Tennessee?! It’s gorgeous and wonderful and temperate, a stunning bit of US topography. Yet, somehow, people make their way across state lines every year. If you’ve ever wondered what they miss, well – we can tell you first hand. Tennessee is just too great to leave, folks. The beautiful seasons rjones0856 / Flickr We get a very solid summer, autumn, winter and spring down here in the south - each one more stunning than the other....

Minnesota’s gorgeous farms have a way of stirring up the best kind of nostalgia and appreciation for nature’s beauty. Nestled between our 10,000 lakes, we have plenty of sweeping fields and prairies that can evoke visions of a simpler lifestyle. These 15 farms are all spectacular and, like these other 22 we’ve shared, have a way of making you truly fall in love with the MN countryside all over again....

If you’ve recently moved to South Carolina you’ll agree that one of the first things people do when they meet you is try to ascertain if you’re a native or a transplant. For the record, it’s not personal. Folks from the Palmetto State are full of hospitality and always welcome new people with open arms. Am I right? We thought we’d have a little serious fun and point out some questions you can only answer correctly if you’re from SC – or maybe if you’ve lived here long enough....